Public Asked to Go on Mudik Early to Prevent Congestion
The government appealed to the public to take leave and make earlier homebound journeys and organize their homecoming plans properly to avoid severe traffic jams.
Passengers exchange their tickets before entering the ferry at the Executive Pier of Merak Harbor, Cilegon City, Banten, Friday (7/4/2023). Approaching the peak of the 2023 Lebaran homecoming flow, a number of arterial and toll road sections from the direction of Jakarta to Merak, Banten have begun to be repaired.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The government has encouraged people to take leave and make earlier homebound journeys during mudik (exodus) to prevent a severe congestion ahead of Idul Fitri celebrations. The peak of the annual homecoming trips are expected to occur on 19, 20 and 21 April, 2023.
During a discussion held by Kompas in Jakarta on Thursday (6/4), Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi appealed to the public to organize their homecoming plans properly to avoid severe traffic jams.